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First half assessment: Really interesting half for the 49ers. When the Packers scored again on a 1-yard run to go up 14-6, you thought Green Bay would run away with it, mainly because of the inconsistency of Troy Smith. But then Smith struck with his 66-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis. Smith can look so bad at times, running way into sacks, throwing the ball right into the teeth of the defense. Then he can strike like a bolt of lightening. If ever learned the offense and developed a short passing game, he’d be really dangerous. New steam for the second half.

49ers drive: The 49ers will let the half run out. Vernon Davis is all over the place. Now he’s jawing with Clay Matthews.

Packers drive: The 49ers get lucky again. James Jones caught a pass down to the 49ers’ 10, but the play was called dead because the 49ers were off-sides. Then they get a three-and-out.

Vernon Davis came off the field and exploded at quarterbacks coach Jason Michael, who’s transfers the plays from OC Mike Johnson in the booth. I think Davis was saying that he wants the ball more. Davis has been pass protecting much more in the last few games. He let his frustration out after the TD. He then got a consoling talk from Mike Singletary and tight ends coach Pete Hoener.

49ers drive: TD, Vernon Davis score. A 66-yard score and the 49ers are right back in it. 14-13.

Packers drive: Touchdown John Kuhn. Packers lead 14-6.

Packers drive: Screen to Jackson gets the ball to the 49ers’ 1. This game is changing in a hurry.

49ers drive: Bad drive for the 49ers. Anthony Dixon couldn’t get his footing on his two carries, and then Troy Smith nearly threw an interception on third down. The momentum is certainly changing. Tarell Brown is back. Dixon is now going to change his kicks.

Packers drive: Big pass (57 yards) to Greg Jennings. They lead 7-6

Nate Clements after hitting the fullback, is down. It looks like a leg injury.

49ers drive: Jeff Reed makes a good on a 44-yard field goal and he looked very solid doing it. Troy Smith engineered the drive by throwing all of his passes on the drive to Michael Crabtree, including one 39-yard completion. Smith also missed on a long pass Crabtree on the first play of the game. 49ers lead 3-0

Linebacker Parys Haralson will not play with his sprained ankle, which means plenty of playing time for Travis LaBoy. The wind is swirling, which should make kicking difficult. Weather is in the 20′s with a wind chill to 13 degrees.